DAY 1 - CUSCO / KM. 104 / CHACHABAMBA / WIÑAYWAYNA / MACHU PICCHU
Leaving Cusco or Ollantaytambo on the early passenger train, heading over the puna and its rolling hills down toward the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Arrive at Km. 104. From here, hike up to Chachabamba, the old Inca ruins. After a brief visit, begin a four-hour ascent to the ruins of Winay Wayna, an important spiritual site. The Inca Trail cuts across the ridge above Machu Picchu to finally reach the sun gate, Intipunku, where we will have a fantastic view of the magnificent Machu Picchu citadel. Continue to Aguas Calientes for overnight at selected hotel. Box Lunch. [L]

DAY 2 - MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
Enjoy a morning visit to the Machu Picchu ruins and its intricately carved steps, altars, walls, houses, portals and terraces. Optional hike up to the top of Huayna Picchu, from where you will have an exhilarating view of the ruins complex below. Lunch is included. In the afternoon, return by train to Cusco. [B,L]

Hanaq Paqcha

Machu Picchu Pueblo

What's Included
Transportation by vehicles, train to start of hike and return to Cusco. Bilingual guide (English/Spanish), box lunch, one breakfast and one lunch. Overnight at selected hotel.

What's Not
Entrance fee, alcoholic beverages, extras, tips, additional tours, laundry and other services.

We Recommend
- A backpack
- Camera gear (ASA 50, 100 and 200 recommended)
- Rain suit or long poncho (100 % waterproof - test before you leave home)
- One complete change of clothing (trousers, socks, T-shirts, shorts and underwear)
- Sweater and jacket for cool days or nights
- Trekking shoes
- A bottle or canteen to carry water
- A hat
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Coramina (Glucose)
- A photocopy of your passport
- Personal toiletries and medications
- Peruvian currency (soles)
- Sunscreen lotion